CIMARRON TRAIL
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Submission deadline 20th
day of the month for the
upcoming newsletter
please.
Send to:
amckinney@ammkting.com
By Amanda & Mi chae l McK i nney
You can email photos or send us a link to download them if
they are too large to email.
Cheers,
Amanda & Michael McKinney
April showers bring May flowers but what does snow in April
bring?
I don't know about you but our household is ready for sunshine
and Sunday drives. But we need ideas. We have driven to
Eureka by way of the Talimena Drive but are always looking for
other routes.
Submit a map and pictures - we want to see those routes. You
know you have some beautiful photos of your Porsche in the
sunshine!! So show them off!

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PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
By J ason To l l i son
Spring is here, and we got a taste of some sunshine
and warm weather. I started to get my Porsche out
of its winter slumber and then with a flurry of
winds the bitterness of winter snuck in. I quickly
closed the garage and said not yet, we will go
stretch our legs in a few more days. But some cold
weather hasn’t slowed our region activities.
Our social chair and other members have been
quite busy scheduling events for spring time fun
with the PCA. You can look on our regions website
http://www.cimarronregionpca.org/ for upcoming
events as well as club contacts and copies of this
newsletter. If have an idea for a new event or how
to improve currently scheduled, please send your
ideas to any of our board members and we will
work on adding it to our calendar.
Auto Distinctions is graciously hosting a Detailing
Clinic which will offer some one on one instruction
to help you get your car looking terrific. Which you
will need for the Concours car show at the Spring
Fling in Miami this month. I am looking forward to
this fun weekend get together.
Autocross season has started, and I encourage you
to check it out. Is a relaxed environment that offers
all skill levels a low speed precision driving
experience and a good time to chat with fellow
club members. The Mayfast DE is open for
registration and is just a few weeks away.
The Porsche Parade registration is open and being
so close to us this year I expect a strong showing
from the Cimarron Region. They need many
volunteers to make the event run smoothly,
especially help with the driving tours. If you would
like to help with the event you can visit the event
website http://2018parade.pca.org/ and goto the
Volunteering link for more info.
If you have any articles or photos you would like to
submit for our newsletter please send them to our
editor Amanda McKinney
amckinney@ammkting.com We would like to see
and here about your adventures with the PCA and
your Porsche.
- Jason Tollison

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AUTOCROSS UPDATE
By Mi ke Fugat e
2018 Autocross Schedule Release!
We are quickly approaching autocross season.
Time to dust off those helmets and get ready for
some fun driving and friendly competition!
Autocross (also called "Solo", "Auto-x" or
"Autoslalom") is a timed competition in which
drivers navigate one at a time through a defined
course on either a sealed or an unsealed surface. It
is a form of motorsports that emphasizes safe
competition and active participation. Autocross
differs from Road racing in that generally there is
only one car on the track, driving against the clock
rather than other cars. As an entry-level
motorsport it provides a stepping stone for drivers
looking to move into other more competitive and
possibly expensive forms of racing (such as
rallying and circuit racing).
The Cimarron Region PCA Autocross is a great way
to get your feet wet if you want to further hone
your driving skills and learn more about car control
and limits. It's not only a competitive event but a
learning and social event as well.
For the 2018 season we will have 14 counting
events with several practice and make up events
scheduled as well. This is a tentative schedule and
subject to change. Please keep an eye on the
Cimarron Region website for updates.
Mike Fugate
3-11-18
3-25-18
4-8-18
4-29-18
5-13-18
5-20-18
6-3-18
6-17-18
7-1-18
7-22-18
8-5-18
8-19-18
9-9-18
9-23-18
9-30-18
P
P
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
C-12
C-13
10-14-18 C-14
10-28-18 P/MU
11-4-18
11-18-18
P/MU
P/MU
P=Practice
C=Counting
P/MU=Practice/Make Up

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ZONOTES
By J on J ones
To even the most casual motorsports observer, the
advent of big-time Vintage Racing is nothing short
of amazing. The Monterey Historics and Rennsport
Reunion have driven much of the attention, but
years ago there were local or regional “vintage
festivals” that featured many cars of significant
history and provenance, including track time for
these cars to stretch their legs. These events
served the excitement of the drivers, but the
spectators too – the chance to see the racing cars
of their youth back on track was intoxicating.
Whether a basically stock MGA or a Cooper
Formula Junior, vintage racing was popular with
fans. The appeal of these festivals, driven by
attendance and popularity, quickly outstripped
their local flavor and “car show with a little track
time” image. Since the ‘70s, many organizations
were formed that have developed the vintage
concept to a fine art.
There are a number of vintage racing organizations,
both local and national in their size and attendance.
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association, formed
in 1978 as the Southeast VRA, currently boasts
2,500 licensed drivers and a schedule of 12 events
throughout the US at some of the best known
tracks. SVRA promotes “Safe, Fair, and Fun” wheel
to wheel competition. The cars are allowed to be in
“as raced” condition and preparation consistent
with the generation and historic class alignment for
each car. Safety equipment, however, is current
specification with up-to-date FIA/SFI belts,
helmets and other safety gear required. Last year
the SVRA event at Indianapolis had 700 entrants.
That’s a lot of vintage cars - we’d be curious to see
a dollar value.
In our area of the country, the Corinthian Vintage
Auto Racing is popular and offers a 9 event
schedule in Texas and Oklahoma. Like SVRA, CVAR
focuses on the fun and fair aspects of racing with
an emphasis on safety first. They openly recruit
new drivers and encourage people to move from
being a spectator to a driver.
There are many elements to the vintage racing
appeal. Racing has never been cheap, but vintage
racing seeks to keep a lid on the “arms race” of car
development by enforcing the aforementioned “as
raced” requirement. People familiar with Sports
Car Club of America racing may have faced the
deep pockets syndrome of needing the latest hot
setup for their F-Production Sprite every year to
stay competitive. This spiraling cost scenario
ultimately caused the creation of a tube-frame,
mid-engine Mini Cooper some years ago (Joe
Huffaker if I recall) that obliterated every other
Mini out there. As a result of this approach and the
consolidation of classes, there were many cars no
longer eligible or competitive with SCCA and
therefore idle. Vintage Racing has provided a
solution to that situation, and a good one.
Another factor in play is that some racing
organizations have been prone to overlyaggressive
and damage-inducing driving. As these
vintage cars have increased in value, so too has
their owners squeamishness about contact. No
one wants to race their priceless Elva Courier if
there is a chance it’s going to wind up bashed. Not
to say vintage drivers are timid, hardly.

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ZONOTES (CONT)
By J on J ones
But there is a spirit of respect and racing room in
vintage racing that is pervasive and refreshing. In
our era of NASCAR-style “rubbin is racin” mentality,
vintage is a place where a gentlemanly style of
driving is expected. Race hard, but clean. The win
at all cost mentality of most professional racing
series is not welcome in vintage racing.
PCA Club Racing is similar in that officials take a
very dim view of contact between cars on track. To
the extent that there may be some cases of
incidental contact, PCA has a “13/13” process where
any driver involved in an on-track incident must
report to the National Club Racing Steward of the
event. The Steward considers all of the statements
from the driver(s), video, and a damage
assessment completed by the National Scrutineer.
The Steward may assess a 13 month probation, or
if the driver deemed at fault is already on
probation, a 13 month suspension. The process
works – drivers are very aware of their conduct on
track and their 13/13 status. An exception would be
PCA’s semi-pro Trophy East series where the 13/13
process was not used in 2017 and damage was
common.
Perhaps a bit late to the vintage game, PCA Club
Racing leadership is very aware of the potential
number of dormant Porsche racing cars out there,
and is anxious to get them re-engaged and on
track. Club Racing Chair Vicki Earnshaw is very
supportive of the vintage concept and is working
hard to get the word out and cars on track.
PCA Vintage cars are specified as 1983 and earlier
air-cooled 4 and 6 cylinder cars with classes for
over and under 2.0 and 2.4 litre engine capacity,
respectively. Full details at
pcaclubracing.org/vintage.
So PCA Vintage Racing offers the best of all worlds
with Porsche-only racing conducted under a very
watchful Steward and Scrutineer team, and all PCA
Safety rules required. There is more leeway in car
preparation than allowed in SVRA or CVAR, but still
according to the PCA Club Racing Rulebook.
We remember as a young lad standing along the
fence at Lime Rock (in the pouring rain!) watching
S90s and Speedsters splash around Big Bend and
up through the Esses. We called them “bathtub”
Porsches back in the day, and drivers like Alan
Howes, Bill Schmid, and John O’Steen were a thrill
to watch. Most of these cars are retired, but
watching some of the forums such as 356 Registry,
they exist and if not already running in one of the
other vintage series, owners might be interested in
joining the PCA Vintage class. What a treat that
would be.
Hallett will host a PCA Vintage run group at
Oktoberfast 2018, presented by Jackie Cooper
Porsche, October 5-7. Let’s get those old cars out
there.
- Jon Jones, Zone 5 Representative

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LADIES CORNER
The ladies of Cimarron Region met once a month on a Saturday. This is a time where all the ladies come
together to enjoy a delicious lunch and even better company. We talk about life and Porsche events. All
ladies are welcome! Please be sure to check the Cimarron Region website for all the many events we have
planned for this spring.
Next Lunch:
April 28th
If you are interested in the ladies
activities, contact Kathy Hume at:
11:30am at Cedar Ridge Country Club
loves2read12@cox.net
(918) 636.4156

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SPONSOR'S CORNER
As a special thank you to our sponsor's we want to highlight them, their interest in Porsche and of course,
their businesses! This month's sponsor is ROBERTSON TIRE!
We interviewed Shane Robertson, grandson of the founder for this article.
When and how was Robertson Tire founded?
It was founded 1962 in Tulsa and was founded by
my grandfather, Ted Roberston. You can read all
about it on our website: www.robertsontire.com
How is the company different today than when
it was founded?
The company has definitely grown over the
years. We currently have 14 retail locations
and 1 wholesale locations as well as a
corporate office. We employee more than 160
employees in total.
What is your connection to Porsche?
We put tires on Porsche’s and other luxury
brands every day. We are a trusted tire
installer in the region due to the experience
of our staff and the fact that we are family
owned. We also have access to all tire
brands which helps with the luxury brands.
Our Brookside location services the most
luxury cars but all locations can service
them.
How long have you sponsored the Cimarron
PCA?
We have enjoyed the connection to the local PCA
for 7 years now.
Then
Now

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2018 MAYFAST
MAY 5 - 6, 2018
Hallett Motor Racing Circuit
Hwy 99 at 412 Hallett OK
New participants are assigned to an instructor.
Instructors will evaluate participants and once a
CONTACT:
JEFF METCALF
HELLOMETCALF@GMAIL.COM
HTTP://WWW.CIMARRONRE
GIONPCA.ORG/EVENTS/MAY
FAST-2018/
level of track comprehension is achieved, a
participant will advance to the next run group and be
signed off to drive on their own.
If you have driving experience but have never
participated in a PCA DE event, you will be assigned
to an instructor supported run group for a check ride.
If we are able to verify your experience, either from
clubregistration.net or an instructor we know, you
will be placed in the run group that meets your
experience level.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Presented by: Jackie Cooper Porsche
Domino's Pizza
Rennsport Werkstatt
Roberston Tire
Huber Restorations
Center for Men
Auto Distinctions
Bistro at Seville
Waterfront Grill

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NEW: DETAILING CLINIC
Did you know that most paint damage is a result of improper washing?!
Everyone likes a clean and detailed Porsche but not everyone knows how to clean it properly. Is this you? Or do
you just want a refresher? Or an excuse to clean your car with friends? Then this event is for you!
Our sponsor Auto Distinctions is hosting a Detailing Clinic on April 14th at 10:00am. In addition to distributing
knowledge, the club will also be providing pizza for lunch. Therefore, RSVP is required. Please email Jay Anderson
at jfa65@icloud.com
Some of the topics covered during the Detail Clinic will include:
Causes of the dreaded whirls, swirls, spyder webbing, and holograms
Proper car washing that won’t cause more damage than good
Why microfiber
How to care for my microfiber towels
Chemical choices, polish, compound, wax, sealants, glaze, and the new coatings
Polishing rotary wheels vrs by hand
Professional care. When needed and what to expect
How to clean glass, exterior and interior
Vinyl wraps. Precut vrs custom. Front or entire car? Self healing. Yellowing
Vinyl windshield protectant
Custom or personalization with vinyl
Interior care
Interior/exterior rehabilitation

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APRIL EVENTS
Ozark Region - Mount Magazine Tour
Date: April 20 - 21, 2018
What it’s all about:
Enjoying a relaxing, peaceful, stress-free weekend on a mountain. Whether you want to lounge in your room or
socialize with others, the choice is yours!
How to reserve a room:
Call 479-963-5261 and ask for Bobbie. The group reservation code is PORSCHE 2188932. If you have any issues
with someone saying that rooms are reserved, make sure to be persistent and let them know the rooms are
reserved for us.
Room Information:
The lodge has 60 rms. & there are also 13 cabins. Different sizes & prices. Several of the rooms have a balcony
overlooking the valley. If you are not sure about going, make your reservation. You can cancel within 48 hrs. of
arrival time WITH NO PENALTY.
Questions:
Contact James M. Woolly at jim.carol@sbcglobal.net or 501-224-5341
Spring Fling
Date: April 20 - 22, 2018
Schedule of Events:
Friday –
Registration / reception at Hampton Inn 5:00 – 9:00
Club to provide burgers, brats and hot dogs – bring your own
drinks
Saturday –
Car show in front of Coleman Theatre on historic Route
66 9:00 – 11:30
Lunch on your own 11:30 – 1:30
Gimmick Rally 1:30 – 5:00
Dinner and awards banquet at Coleman Theatre 6:30 – 10:00
Sunday -
Blind slalom 9:00 – 12:00
Accommodations:
The Hampton Inn will be our host hotel and
they are holding 20 rooms for the first
registrants.
Rooms will be released on April 5 th to
accommodate baseball teams and other
guests so make your reservation soon.
Hampton Inn’s phone number is (918) 5411500.
Other
local hotel choices in Miami are the
Holiday Inn Express (918) 542-7424 and the
Microtel Motel (918) 540-3333.
Questions:
Contact Bill Jacobi at (918) 694-1261 or
bjacobi@sbcglobal.net